
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayview Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)
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Bayview Heights, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayview Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bayview Heights Studio Apartments | $3,149 | $2,100 | $4,972 |
Bayview Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,793 | $1,286 | $5,155 |
Bayview Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,104 | $3,157 | $6,785 |
Bayview Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,904 | $3,500 | $7,099 |
Bayview Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,800 | $5,800 | $5,800 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bayview Heights Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Bayview Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayview Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Ventana Residences priced from $2,690. L Seven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,815. Here are the most affordable Bayview Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ventana Residences | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,690 |
L Seven | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,815 |
The Brady | S2.1 | Studio,1BA | $2,890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayview Heights, CA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayview Heights area is the $3.01 price per square foot 17 Kiska Rd Model at 17 Kiska Rd in the in the Bayview District neighborhood starting from $4,495. The second greatest value Bayview Heights apartment is the 3 BD Model at Ventana Residences starting at $5,986 with a $5.19 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayview Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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17 Kiska Rd | 17 Kiska Rd | 3BR,2BA | $3.01 |
Ventana Residences | 3 BD | 3BR,2BA | $5.19 |
56 Neptune St | 56 Neptune St | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Channel Mission Bay | One Bedroom A1Q | 1BR,1BA | $5.57 |
Alta Potrero | A8.1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.74 |
HQ | Two Bedroom B1A | 2BR,1BA | $5.29 |
The Brady | A1.6 | 1BR,1BA | $7.98 |
Chorus | 1-E | 1BR,1BA | $6.93 |
L Seven | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $5.63 |
1825 Mission | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.98 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Bayview Heights, San Francisco, CA
Marshall (Thurgood) High
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayview Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bayview Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bayview Heights is under $4,252.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bayview Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Bayview Heights is L Seven which is listed at $3,110, while the average apartment in Bayview Heights costs $6,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bayview Heights?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Bayview Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bayview Heights?
Cheap apartments in Bayview Heights have an average cost of $135 which is $6,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bayview Heights.
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